Prometric CAN Practice Test 2024 Exam New Latest Version with All Questions from Actual Past Exam and 100% Correct Answers

Prometric CAN Practice Test 2024 Exam New Latest Version with All Questions from Actual Past Exam and 100% Correct Answers

Prometric CAN Practice Test 2024 Exam New Latest
Version with All Questions from Actual Past Exam
and 100% Correct Answers
A resident who has dementia is usually able to get dressed with some prompting. This
morning the resident is more confused and needs more help with all activities of daily
living. What should the nurse aide do?
A. Tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today.
B. Provide extra help as needed to avoid the resident becoming frustrated.
C. Ask if the resident would prefer to stay in night clothes for the day.
D. Check if the resident will get dressed for another nurse aide. ——— Correct Answer –
——— B. Provide extra help as needed to avoid the resident becoming frustrated.
Which of the following is an example of disinfection?
A. Washing a resident’s hands after toileting
B. Using a wipe to clean around a resident’s stoma
C. Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
D. Cleaning a resident’s bath basin with soap after use ——— Correct Answer ———-
C. Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
Disinfecting is a process that involves using a chemical to kill microbes, and it is used
on equipment that comes in contact with body fluids or substances–generally used in
the nursing home setting on equipment that is used between residents.
A resident recently had surgery and has a large bandage on his abdomen. The resident
tells the nurse that his wound smells bad. What should the nurse aide do ? ———
Correct Answer ———- Report the residents concern to the charge nurse
A nursing assistant is instructed to take the oral temperature of a patient who just had a
cold drink. The temperature should be taken? ——— Correct Answer ———- 15
minutes after the drink was finished
Which of the following is a right of nursing home residents?
A. To select the staff that will provide their care
B. To have designated smoking areas in the facility
C. To make decisions about their care and treatment
D. To have activities offered throughout the day and evening shift ——— Correct
Answer ———- C. To make decisions about their care and treatment
A resident, who is on bed rest, asks for a bedpan. The resident is not able to lift own
hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. The best action by the nurse aide is to

A. ask the nurse if the resident should have a urinary catheter.
B. turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident’s hips.
C. place an underpad on incontinent brief under the resident to collect the urine.
D. have another nurse aide assist to lift the resident onto the bedpan. ——— Correct
Answer ———- B. turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the
resident’s hips.
A nurse aide is assisting a resident at mealtime. The resident grabs his throat and
cannot speak. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw.
B. Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts.
C. Pat the resident’s back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage.
D. Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough. ——— Correct Answer ———- B.
Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts.
A resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. The plan is
for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. Which of the following
shows the best support of the resident’s needs?
A. Provide total care for the resident.
B. Set high standards for the resident’s achievements.
C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
D. Remind the resident that she will be happier when she is home. ——— Correct
Answer ———- C. Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
A resident, who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he
is today. What should the nurse aide do first?
A. Increase the resident’s fluids since dehydration causes confusion.
B. Consider that some memory loss is a normal part of aging.
C. Ask where the resident believes he is.
D. Report the change to the charge nurse. ——— Correct Answer ———- D. Report the
change to the charge nurse.
A resident falls from her chair when she has a seizure. Before the nurse arrives, the
seizure is finished and the nurse aide observes the resident is breathing. What should
the nurse aide do next?
A. Get the emergency cart
B. Turn the resident onto her side
C. Check if the resident is able to talk
D. Help the resident back into the chair ——— Correct Answer ———- B. Turn the
resident onto her side

A resident has a urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag. Which action by the
nurse aide shows correct handling of the catheter and the urinary drainage bag while
the resident is in bed?
A. Hang the urinary drainage bag higher than the level of the resident’s bladder.
B. Use the measurements on the drainage bag to measure urine output.
C. Raise the bed to the highest position for better urine drainage.
D. Wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag ——— Correct Answer ———

• D. Wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag
  A resident wears a hand splint. Which observation should the nurse aide report to the
  nurse immediately?
  A. The resident’s fingers are cold and blue in color.
  B. The splint was removed as scheduled in the care plan.
  C. The resident asks to have the splint removed for a few minutes.
  D. The resident asks the nurse aide to reposition the arm with the splint. ——— Correct
  Answer ———- A. The resident’s fingers are cold and blue in color.
  Which statement is true about the effects of aging?
  A. The aging process can be reversed with good health care.
  B. Bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging.
  C. Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
  D. Sensitivity to pain increases with age. ——— Correct Answer ———- C. Joints tend
  to be less flexible as a person ages.
  A resident is restrained. What observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse
  immediately?
  A. The resident states, “I do not like this thing.”
  B. The resident’s position needs to be adjusted.
  C. The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
  D. The restraint was removed according to the care plan schedule. ——— Correct
  Answer ———- C. The resident has suddenly become very agitated.
  While feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing a lot after
  each drink of fluid. What is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?
  A. Allow the resident more time to swallow.
  B. Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
  C. Add a thickening product to the resident’s fluids.
  D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident. ——— Correct Answer ———-
  D. Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
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Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?
A resident who is Roman Catholic is dying. The resident comments that she has not been to confession and she worries that she will die in a state of sin. which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?

Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid
A resident hand shake when trying to drink liquids to spill. what is the best response by the nurse aide?

Place the call light where the resident can reach it
A resident must have assistance to walk. when leaving the resident in the resident room, what must the nurse aide do before leaving the room?

for permission to help look around the resident room
A resident reports that he’s wrist watch is missing. the nurse aide should ask

begin abdominal thrusts
A resident is choking. the first response by the nurse aide should be to

The resident has suddenly become very agitated
A resident is restrained. what observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately

ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident body
A resident reports having a very large bowel movement two days ago. what should the nurse aide do first?

meat and eggs
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?

Follow the transfer technique as described in the care plan
When helping a resident transfer from a bed to a chair, which of the following best demonstrates appropriate safety techniques?

check to see if the tubing is kinked or bent
When checking the resident urinary drainage bag, the nurse aide observes that the resident has had about 50ccs(mis) of urine output in the last six hours. what should the nurse aide do first?

help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking
the purpose of a gait or transfer is to

Shearing
when moving a resident in bed, a lift or turning sheet may be used to help prevent

let the resident know which food and beverage are hot
To help prevent burns to residents during meals, the nurse aide should

weakness
which of the following is generally experienced by a resident with low blood sugar?

whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool
which of the following is the most appropriate schedule for resident who are incontinent to receive perineal care?

ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs.
a resident who was admitted today is sitting in a chair in his room.he ask for help to go to the bathroom. the nurse aide know the resident care plan has not been completed. to help the resident the nurse aide should

call the charge nurse and remain with the resident
while receiving personal care in bed, a resident begins to have a seizure. the nurse aide should

report the observation to the charge nurse immediately
A nurse aide enters a room just as a resident wife slaps the resident. the resident dose not seem upset or hurt. what should the nurse aide do?

To help prevent aspiration
if a resident is lying in bed vomiting, why dose the nurse aide need to help the resident to turn onto the resident side quickly

Check what scale is usually used for this resident
The nurse aide is to obtain a resident weight. the nurse aide should

stop the dressing to let the resident rest
while helping the resident to get dressed, the nurse aide observes that the resident breathing is faster. the resident say she feels tired. what should be the nurse aide first action?

make sure the tubing is free of kinks
when a resident is receiving oxygen, the nurse aide should

taking the resident to the bathroom as needed
a resident who is on a toileting schedule, asks to go to the bathroom frequently. the nurse aide should respond to the resident request by

cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
Which of the following is an example of disinfection?

ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat
a resident say I am not going to eat this food it is poisoned what is the best response by the nurse aide?

Report the change to the charge nurse
a resident who is usually alert and oriented, is having difficulty remembering where he is today. what should the nurse aide do first?

become restless and agitated late in the day
sundowning is a term to describe when residents

soaking the resident feet for foot care
it is most important for the nurse aide to check the temperature of the water before

place the razor in a sharps container immediately
what should a nurse aide do with a used disposable razor?

restraint is applied following the manufacturer instructions
when a resident wears a restraint, the nurse aide must make sure the

remove the resident from the room
a nurse aide enters a room to help the resident to the bathroom. a trash can in the room is on fire. what should the nurse aide do first?

Report the situation to the charge nurse supervisor.
a nurse aide hears the charge nurse scream at a resident. the nurse aide goes to the resident to provide immediate protection of the resident. the nurse aide should also

decrease the risk of aspiration
when feeding a resident who is lying in bed, the head of the bed is raised to

to look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel
why is it important to check the feet of a resident with diabetes at least once a day?

liquid feces seeping from the anus
which of the following is an observation often seen when a resident is impacted?

Report the swelling to the charge nurse
the nurse aide is bathing a resident and notices new swelling in the resident ankles. which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?

would you prefer to walk a little later?
the care plan require that the resident be ambulated 100 feet twice a day at 10am and 2pm when the nurse aide arrive to walk the resident at 10am the resident refuses which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?

protect the resident from injury
the use of a physical restraint helps

scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale
when weighing a resident, it is important to make sure the

ask the resident to check the water temperature
when preparing to shower a resident, what should the nurse aide do next after checking the water temperature?

put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm.
a resident has a contracture of the right arm. when putting on the resident button-front shirt, the nurse aide should.

discuss the nurse aide lack of experience with the nurse
a nurse aide is assigned to provide postmortem care for a resident,but has never done this procedure before. which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse aide?

Perineal Area/Care
when cleaning which area of the body, is it important to change spot on the washcloth for each washing and rinsing stroke?

Answering the resident call light quickly
which action is most helpful to help decrease a resident incontinence?

being consistent with carrying out the toilet schedule
the nurse aide role in assisting with a bowel and bladder retraining program includes

keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip
while bathing a resident who is comatose, the nurse aide notices a reddened area on the left hip. once reported, the charge nurse is likely to request that the nurse aide

a resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused
Which of the following describes a resident’s concern that needs to be reported to the charge nurse immediately?

get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident.
when helping admit a new resident, the nurse aide notices the resident right-sided weakness from a stroke. the resident asks for help to the bathroom. before assisting the resident, the nurse aide should

call for help while keeping the resident calm
a nurse aide finds a resident who has a history of falls lying on the floor in the resident room. the resident is crying and say I fell again what should the nurse aide do first?

to make decisions about their care and treatment
which of the following is a right of nursing home resident?

invite the resident to sit at the piano with the nurse aide
the nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia keeps walking over to the piano, pausing there, touching the piano, and then walking away only to return again. which of the following is the best action for the nurse aide to take?

refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide role
a charge nurse ask a nurse aide to perform a task that is not part of the nurse aide scope of practice. what should the nurse aide do?

talk to the resident while providing care
when caring for a resident who is camatose, the nurse aide is expected to

check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly
a resident with an indwelling catheter say I need to urinate which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide?

stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident
while feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident is coughing alot after each drink of fluid. what is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?

provide incontinent care to the resident
a few minutes before the end of the shift, a resident calls and whispers to the nurse aide, I had an accident. I wet myself what should the nurse aide do?

wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area
while eating lunch, hot tea splashes on a resident hand. the nurse aide first response should be to

temperature, pulse, and respiration
the term vital signs refers to

check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom
a nurse aide is assigned to a resident with Alzheimer’s disease. the nurse aide notices that today the resident is restless and is pacing alot. the resident is also observed rubbing his stomach. the nurse aide should report this change to the nurse and

shakiness or trembling
which of the following is the nurse aide most likely to observe in a resident who has a low blood sugar?

can I help you to the bathroom now?
the resident is on a toileting schedule for bladder retraining. which of the following is the best response by the nurse aide when it is time to toilet the resident?

understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife needs
when a resident husband begins telling the nurse aide how to care for his wife, the nurse aide should

provide extra help as needed to avoid the resident becoming frustrated
a resident who has dementia is usually able to get dressed with some prompting. this morning the resident is more confused and needs more help with all activities of daily living. what should the nurse aide do?

social worker
which member of the health care team counsels residents and their families and arranges for needed services?

report the temperature promptly
the nurse aide is taking routine vital signs on a resident. the resident temperature is 101.4° Fahrenheit. the most appropriate response by the nurse aide is to

Person culture can affect response to pain
which of the following statement is true about how people experience pain?

Report the observation to the nurse
when bathing a resident, the nurse aide observes that the resident great toe is red and swollen. which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse aide?

resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area
after reporting the observation of a red area on the resident hip, the nurse aide should expect that the

call for the charge nurse immediately
a resident usually response verbally to the nurse aide greetings, but this morning the resident seems to be having trouble waking up. the resident is not talking but is breathing and warm. the nurse aide next action should be to

decrease in taste sensation and smell
which of the following is considered a normal age-related change seen in elderly resident?

meat and eggs
Which foods are found on a high protein diet?

allow the resident to be alone with her spouse
an alert resident has requested to be left alone with her husband who’s is visiting. the resident closes the door to her room. what should the nurse aide do?

try to find out if there is something the resident needs
a resident with dementia tries to get out of bed without help during the night. the care plan states the resident needs assistance to get out of bed. what should the nurse aide do first?

a pressure point.
areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin is known as

wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left.
when going to take routine vital signs, the nurse aide discover that a minister is praying with the resident the nurse aide should

specific care required for the resident and the goals of care
a resident care plan provides the nurse aide with information about

it help prevent skin breakdown
what is the best reason for giving frequent perineal care to resident?

avoid contact with the outside of the gloves
the goal when removing gloves that are soiled is to

continue exercises but move onto another joint
while performing range of motion exercises, the nurse aide notices that the resident elbow is stiff and will not bend. the nurse aide should

removing soiled linen from a bed
according to standard precautions, the nurse aide should wear gloves for which of the following procedures?

recognize the seriousness of the signs and observations and report immediately
a resident tells the nurse aide that she has pain down her arms and into the jaw and that she feels nauseated. the nurse aide observes that the resident appears pales and is sweating. the nurse aide should

identifies protected health information that must remain confidential
the health insurance portability and accountability act(HIPAA) is important to the nurse aide because it

providing a routine time for the resident to toilet
the nurse aide can help the resident have regular bowel movement by

report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible
when providing foot care, the nurse aide observes an open sore on the resident foot. the nurse aide should

promote circulation at pressure points
why should residents who are unable to change their own positions, have their positions changed by staff at least every two hours?

measure the resident again
a resident says she is 5 feet 6 inches tall. when the nurse aide measures the resident height the resident is 5 feet 4 inches. what should the nurse aide do?

the resident finger are cold and blue in color
a resident wears a hand splint. which observation should the nurse aide report to the nurse immediately?

make sure the hearing aid is turned on.
a resident who is wearing a hearing aid keeps asking the nurse aide to repeat information. which of the following action should the nurse aide do first?

help the resident focus on even small accomplishment
a resident is admitted to the nursing home for rehabilitation after a stroke. the plan is for the resident to stay only a short time, before returning home. which of the following shows the best support of the resident needs?

ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident
when a person is receiving end-of-life care, the resident care plan is likely to include

circulatory
the heart is an important muscle for which body system?

allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed
before helping a resident to stand who has been lying in bed, the nurse aide needs to

a resident complaint of chest pain
which of the following should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?

dressing the resident in long sleeves
which of the following action helps to prevent skin tears?

after eating a meal
residents are most likely to feel the urge to have a bowel movement

in the resident room
a resident who is in isolation needs a temperature taken several times a day. where is the appropriate place for the thermometer to be kept?

ask if the resident would like something else to eat
while watching the resident in the dining room a nurse aide notices that a resident is eating very little lunch. it is most important that the nurse aide

keeping the area where the catheter enter the body clean
when a resident has a indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse aide should expect that the resident care plan will include

assist the resident and report the change to the charge nurse
a resident who used to go to the bathroom by herself now ask for assistance to walk to the bathroom. what is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?

ask the resident about her husband favorite dinner
a resident whose husband died a few years ago say I have got to get dinner started. my husband will be home from work soon. what is the best way for the nurse aide to respond?

ask if there is any help the resident would like in the morning
a resident likes to eat breakfast in the dining room with other residents. the resident is slow when getting dressed each morning so the resident friends are often leaving when the resident get to the dining room. the nurse aide should

attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident bladder
a resident has an indwelling urinary catheter. when the resident sits in a wheelchair, where should the nurse aide place the drainage bag?

report the resident behavior to the charge nurse
a nurse aide who is new to the unit, observes two resident go into a room and close the door. the nurse aide suspect that the two resident are going to have sex. what should the nurse aide do?

clear
the normal appearance of urine is

notice if the rhythm of the heart beat is regular
when counting a resident pulse the nurse aide should

ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past
a resident tells the nurse aide about being bored. the resident say my day seem to last forever what should the nurse aide do?

keep the resident body covered during the bath
a nurse aide is giving a resident a bed bath. which of the following should the nurse aide do during the bed bath

ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today
a resident is scheduled for a morning shower but is refusing to take one. the best response by the nurse aide is to

ask if the resident can talk
while helping in the dining room the nurse aide notices a male resident in distress holding his throat. the nurse aide believes the resident may be choking. after calling for help, the nurse aide next action should be to

wear gloves for standard precautions
which of the following describes an important requirement when providing colostomy care?

reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrust
a nurse aide is assisting at mealtime. the resident grabs his throat and cannot speak. what should the nurse aide do first?

keeping the resident safe and comfortable
a resident is being showered while sitting in a showerchair. the resident say I feel weak I think I am going to faint. the nurse aide immediate concerns are calling for help and

turn the resident onto her side
a resident falls from her chair when she has a seizure. before the nurse arrive. the seizure is finished and the nurse aide observes the resident is breathing. what should the nurse aide do next?

taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed
when a resident is unable to stand the resident height is generally obtained by

they shuffle their feet while taking small steps
which of the following best describe how persons affected by Parkinson’s disease typically walk?

ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available
a nurse aide is walking a resident using a gait belt. the resident tells the nurse aide she feels dizzy. the nurse aide should

remove any resident near the fire
the first step the nurse aide should take when discovering a fire is to

should not be resuscitated
a resident with advance directives has a DNR order. this mean that the resident

clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward
a resident has indwelling urinary catheter. which of the following is part of the catheter care procedure performed by the nurse aide?

providing opportunities for activity and period for rest is important
which of the following best describes the daily routine needs of resident with dementia?

avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved
to prevent skin tears or shearing when moving the resident, the nurse aide should

guide the resident from the chair to the floor
a nurse aide is assigned to a table in the dining room during the resident lunch. one of the resident who is seated at the table begins to have a seizure. the nurse has been called the next action by the nurse aide should be to

joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages
which statement is true about the effects of aging?

look at the time. lunch is in 30 minutes. are you feeling hungry?
which of the following is the best example of using reality orientation for a resident with early dementia?

taking the measurement from head to heels while resident is flat in bed
when a resident is not able to stand, the resident height is usually measured by

footdrop
A resident who must stay in bed is at risk for developing

resident abuse
a nurse aide hears another staff member yelling and cursing at a resident. this is an example of

help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
what is the main purpose of a restorative care program?

full assistance with the nurse aide taking the joints through exercises
how much assistance does a resident receiving PROM need from the nurse aide?

turn the resident onto one side to place the bedpan under the resident hips
a resident who is on the bed rest, ask for a bedpan. the resident is not able to lift own hips to help with the placement of the bedpan. the best action by the nurse aide is to

push the foreskin back to clean
when giving perineal care to a male resident who is uncircumcised, the nurse aide should

respect the resident decision and ask what the resident would like to do
the nursing home is having a Christmas party. a resident who is Jewish is not interested in going to the party. the nurse aide should

place large stop signs on doors
to help prevent resident who are confused from accidentally leaving the nursing home, the nursing home may

hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first
to help soften the beard before shaving with a disposable razor, the nurse aide should

ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help
a nurse aide walks into a resident room and finds a resident on the floor. the resident says I fell down and I cannot move my arm. what should be the nurse aide next action?

check all assigned resident to see if anyone has immediate needs
the nurse aide receives resident assignment from the charge nurse at the beginning of the shift. when planning priorities it will be most important for the nurse aide to

what do you like to do with you daughter when she gets home from school?
a resident with dementia say I need to get home my daughter school bus is coming soon the nurse aide knows the resident is confused because her only daughter just turned 60. what is the best response by the nurse aide?

remove the resident shoes and inspect the foot
a nurse aide notices that a resident with dementia is walking with a limp on the right foot. the nurse aide first response should be to

remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher
a resident is NPO because of nausea. what should the nurse aide do?

remove the resident from the room
a nurse aide enter a room to help the resident to the bathroom. a trash can in the room is on fire. what should the nurse aide do first?

you used to enjoy activities. what keeping you in your room so much?
a resident leg has recently been amputated. since the surgery the resident has not wanted to leave his room. what response by the nurse aide is most supportive?

going to physical therapy to increase mobility
a resident has returned from the hospital after a hip replacement. the nurse aide should expect that the resident will be

stop the feeding and report the coughing to the charge nurse right away
when feeding a resident, the nurse aide notices that the resident keeps coughing after each drink of fluids. what is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?

purple
when a resident is dark skinned, the first signs of skin breakdown, instead of appearing pale or red, may appear

turn and position the resident according to schedule
a resident must stay in bed for long periods of time. which of the following actions will be best prevent the resident from developing pressure ulcers?

allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
how should the nurse aide respond when a resident tries to talk about the recent death of another resident?

wear gloves when emptying the urinary drainage bag
a resident has a urinary catheter connected to a drainage bag. which action by the nurse aide shows correct handling of the catheter and the urinary drainage bag while the resident is in bed?

wash hands and wear gloves throughout care
a nurse aide is asked to provide post-mortem care to a resident who died of a natural causes. which of the following is the most appropriate practice to follow when providing postmortem care?

ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump
a resident with a feeding tube is scheduled for a shower. the resident feeding tube is connected to a pump. which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse aide?

the color of the resident toes
which of the following is the most important to closely observe when a resident wear elastic stocking, the type that are worn to help circulation?